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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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